{"product_id":"to-win-a-war-1918-the-year-of-victory-by-john-terraine","title":"To Win a War: 1918 The Year of Victory by John Terraine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTo Win a War\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling narrative of the final year of World War I, focusing on the pivotal events of 1918 that led to the Allied victory.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTerraine examines the German Spring Offensives, the subsequent Allied counterattacks, and the strategic decisions that culminated in the breaking of the Hindenburg Line.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe highlights the contributions of key military leaders, including British Field Marshal Douglas Haig, and emphasizes the significance of the British Army's role in the war's outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book provides a detailed analysis of military tactics, leadership, and the human cost of the conflict, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the complexities of warfare during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eJohn Terraine (1921–2003) was a distinguished English military historian and television screenwriter.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEducated at Oxford, he began his career with the BBC and later became a leading figure in military historical scholarship.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTerraine authored sixteen books, including \u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eMons: The Retreat to Victory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eThe Right of the Line: The Role of the RAF in World War Two\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was also the lead screenwriter for the acclaimed 1960s BBC documentary \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Great War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA fellow of the Royal Historical Society and founding president of the Western Front Association, Terraine was known for his rigorous research and ability to present complex military history in an accessible manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255606403258,"sku":"351E739C1-Used","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/wim_b762cbc5-7371-4532-8d58-347e33e5d859.jpg?v=1762615452","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/to-win-a-war-1918-the-year-of-victory-by-john-terraine","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}